Client replies but how long do you wait until you hear if the hiring managers want to work with you?

[4ab90c56]

I applied to a job posting for a nursing subject matter expert. Payment verified and the client has an extensive history on the platform. That said, each time I got through to a person who replied quickly. She then said my proposal would be forwarded to the hiring managers for review. A month passed and I didn't hear anything back. The job was then removed, but relisted. Still no one has been hired for this role after it has now been posted 3 months in a row. Any feedback? Why does the client keep listing the same job?

[dangbee]

I only wait for a week. If the client wants to work with you, they'd probably send a contract right away 🙂 

[8e30a943]

I agree on that 😊

[md_sala-uddin]

It depends on client. I got message from some client after 2 month since the day I have applied for the job. But basically I keep following the job update details like interviews and hiring numbers. Also, wait maximum 7 days then move on to other jobs.

[ca3e1b8c]

Follow up them again and ask them if they are gonna hire you or not. Make it straight to the point so you won't waste your time waiting and expecting.

[andi_stiller]

sometimes it has been months until I got hired...if the interview / discussion drags on for too long though its usually a "no deal". best is to move on then 🙂

[gonatoharvey]

Try to follow up them, But for me, I only wait for 2weeks

[kmbullock2013]

I have been both a client and a freelancer before it was Upwork and was called ODesk. The client doesn't have to HAVE a set time to reply. I usually do this:

I wait for two days tops... and remind them I've applied politely and was just checking the status of the position. Longest I keep in my HOT pipeline is a week. I then move them to back burner but still check/keep them open for responses while I look for others. I've had someone respond in 2 hours and someone respond in almost 90 days. Of course I wasn't waiting 90 days, but I kept the doors open. Just a suggetion :).

[4ab90c56]

Great feedback and pro tips / advice. Thank you all!